A strange video shows the moment a pastor announces his wife’s death in front of his stunned congregation after forbidding them from discussing the issue in church.
Mica Miller, 30, was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound on April 27 in Lumber River State Park, North Carolina.
Her husband, a pastor, announced her death at their nearby church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the day after she was found.
Robeson County police are now investigating, but so far no one has been charged.
The lack of information about Miller’s death has left friends and family wondering what exactly went wrong.
The pastor’s wife, Mica Miller, pictured with her husband John-Paul Miller, was found dead in an apparent suicide in North Carolina.
Miller, 30, was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound on April 27 in Lumber River State Park, North Carolina.
Her death was announced as a suicide by her husband, Pastor John-Paul Miller, at the end of a service at their church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Miller told his congregation at Solid Rock at Market Common church that his wife’s death was “self-induced.”
“You all know that she was not well mentally and that she needed her medication and that it was difficult to get to her,” he said.
Before making the announcement, he asked his flock to stand and ordered them to “leave the church quietly and not speak about the announcement here in the building.”
‘I’m taking a little break, it could be a few days or weeks. I got a call last night, my wife passed away, yes, it was self-induced. […] “I’m just pumping adrenaline,” Miller’s husband said.
An obituary written by him also described his wife as “a great stepmother and an incredible wife and partner” and described her as his biggest cheerleader.
Kenn Young, Mica’s friend, is among those seeking answers about what happened.
‘At least this must be analyzed in depth. There has to be some responsibility here,” he said. WPDE. “Because yes, a tragic life was lost and it’s not as simple as mental health issues.”
Miller’s sisters have also alluded to questions about his death, posting with the caption ‘#JusticeforMica.’
Miller told the congregation that his wife’s death was “self-inflicted” and was due to mental health issues.
But the lack of information about Miller’s death has raised questions for some, even among his family.
John-Paul Miller is pastor of Solid Rock at Market Common Church in South Carolina.
‘There is already a lot of talk, so I want to make things clear. Our sister Mica Miller passed away yesterday,” wrote Miller’s sister, Sierra Francis.
‘Please don’t listen to the false stories being shared about her. Mica was a loving, joyful and God-fearing woman.
‘We know that many of you feel this heartbreaking loss with us. The fight is not over.’
Miller is originally from Wichita, Kansas and is one of five children, according to her obituary.
Court documents indicate that she had served her husband with divorce papers just weeks before her death.
The pastor’s obituary describes her as “energetic, affirmative, adventurous, faithful, loving, generous, forgiving, talented, cheerful, creative, assertive, bold, determined, authoritative, passionate, hard-working, willing to take risks and much more.”
In an interview with ABC15Miller’s husband reiterated that his wife had taken her own life.
“She had struggled with suicide before,” he said. ‘Each time we helped her get over it and took her to the doctor, we got through it and everything was fine.
‘He even gave some testimonies here in the church that we have on video. She struggled with suicide, but God took care of her and helped her through it.’
Miller is originally from Wichita, Kansas and was one of five siblings. Her husband said she had been open about her mental health problems.
But a lack of information from police has led many, including the Millers sisters (pictured), to question what happened.
Court documents indicate that she had served her husband with divorce papers just weeks before her death.
He added that she was “probably the best wife anyone could ask for” and described the nights they spent talking to each other for hours.
A celebration of Miller’s life is planned for Sunday.
Maj. Damien McLean of the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said his team is still working on the case. At this time, there is nothing to suggest a threat to the broader community, he said.
McLean added that his office plans to release more information in the coming days.
DailyMail.com has contacted the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office for comment.